Democrats upbeat as unpopular Trump imperils Republican midterm hopes
With thirty days until the midterm elections, Republicans are investing heavily in advertising and rallies to maintain control of Congress, with Super PACs spending hundreds of millions of dollars.
The story so far
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Open questions and key claims
US President Donald Trump announced he will spend 32 days campaigning for the midterm elections.
Trump’s approval rating among Hispanic voters has dropped to a record low of 24 percent.
52 percent of Hispanic voters plan to vote for Democrats in the November midterms, compared to 26 percent for Republicans.
Trump shrugged off questions about his approval ratings, stating, “I’m doing great.”
A Republican state representative in Texas believes 'Republican voters feel too comfortable' and 'not as intense' about the election.
Democratic Senate candidates are leading in Alaska, Ohio, and Texas, states Trump won by double digits.
Democratic control of either chamber could allow committees to investigate aspects of the Trump presidency, such as corruption allegations, the new White House ballroom, and ICE tactics.
There is a debate within the Democratic Party about whether to impeach Trump.
Who and where
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